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What is the consequence of fluid overload in the brain?
What is the consequence of fluid overload in the brain?
Which condition may result from changes in plasma calcium levels?
Which condition may result from changes in plasma calcium levels?
In severe cases of electrolyte imbalance, what life-threatening condition may occur?
In severe cases of electrolyte imbalance, what life-threatening condition may occur?
What is the effect of hyperkalemia on the body?
What is the effect of hyperkalemia on the body?
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Which symptom may indicate pulmonary edema due to fluid overload?
Which symptom may indicate pulmonary edema due to fluid overload?
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What happens when water moves into cells due to excess fluid distribution?
What happens when water moves into cells due to excess fluid distribution?
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Which type of allergic reaction is primarily due to IgE antibody mediated release of mediators from mast cells and basophils?
Which type of allergic reaction is primarily due to IgE antibody mediated release of mediators from mast cells and basophils?
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Which factor increases infection risk associated with central venous access devices?
Which factor increases infection risk associated with central venous access devices?
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Which antiseptic usage is a potential source of allergic reactions in IV therapy?
Which antiseptic usage is a potential source of allergic reactions in IV therapy?
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What is the primary cause of increased infection risk with CVC as compared to peripherally inserted intravenous catheters?
What is the primary cause of increased infection risk with CVC as compared to peripherally inserted intravenous catheters?
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Which test is useful in determining an allergic cause of a particular adverse event?
Which test is useful in determining an allergic cause of a particular adverse event?
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Which electrolyte can have a conscious decision made to accept a certain degree of depletion?
Which electrolyte can have a conscious decision made to accept a certain degree of depletion?
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Which type of reaction may vary from mild erythema to severe bronchospasm and anaphylactic shock?
Which type of reaction may vary from mild erythema to severe bronchospasm and anaphylactic shock?
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What is the rate of infection for central venous access devices?
What is the rate of infection for central venous access devices?
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What is the risk of infection with CVC as compared to peripherally inserted intravenous catheters?
What is the risk of infection with CVC as compared to peripherally inserted intravenous catheters?
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Which factor increases infection risk associated with central venous access devices and may be reduced by using single dose containers rather than multi-dose vials?
Which factor increases infection risk associated with central venous access devices and may be reduced by using single dose containers rather than multi-dose vials?
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What is the maximum water-excreting capacity of a kidney in an individual with normal renal function?
What is the maximum water-excreting capacity of a kidney in an individual with normal renal function?
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What percentage of a 1L normal saline infusion will be retained in the body?
What percentage of a 1L normal saline infusion will be retained in the body?
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Why are isotonic to hypertonic solutions of glucose in water clinically inferior for the treatment of extracellular volume depletion?
Why are isotonic to hypertonic solutions of glucose in water clinically inferior for the treatment of extracellular volume depletion?
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What is the ideal practice for fluid and electrolyte administration?
What is the ideal practice for fluid and electrolyte administration?
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What can be a clue to a significant complication in a mismanaged case of fluid and electrolyte therapy?
What can be a clue to a significant complication in a mismanaged case of fluid and electrolyte therapy?
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What is the main determinant of plasma osmolality?
What is the main determinant of plasma osmolality?
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What are the symptoms caused by hyponatremic encephalopathy?
What are the symptoms caused by hyponatremic encephalopathy?
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What can be the cause of dilutional hyponatremia?
What can be the cause of dilutional hyponatremia?
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What can be the consequence of allowing plasma sodium to rise too rapidly?
What can be the consequence of allowing plasma sodium to rise too rapidly?
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What is a common problem in acute medical emergencies?
What is a common problem in acute medical emergencies?
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